Climate change denial is a dangerous phenomenon from "summary" of This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein
Climate change denial is not just a harmless difference of opinion. It is a dangerous phenomenon that threatens to undermine our ability to address the urgent crisis of climate change. When powerful interests deny the reality of climate change, they are not simply engaging in an academic debate. They are actively obstructing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a more sustainable economy. By sowing doubt and confusion about the science of climate change, deniers are able to delay much-needed action on this critical issue. This delay has real-world consequences, as every year of inaction brings us closer to irreversible damage to our planet. The longer we wait to take meaningful steps to address climate change, the more difficult and costly it will be to mitigate its effects. Climate change denial also poses a threat to our democracy. When powerful corporations and special interests are able to influence public opinion and government policy through their denial campaigns, the voices of ordinary citizens are drowned out. This undermines the democratic process and makes it harder for us to come together to tackle the challenges we face. Moreover, climate change denial is a form of willful ignorance that puts future generations at risk. By refusing to acknowledge the reality of climate change and the need for urgent action, deniers are putting short-term profits ahead of the long-term well-being of our planet and all those who inhabit it. In order to effectively address climate change, we must confront and challenge the dangerous phenomenon of denial. We must hold deniers accountable for their harmful actions and work to shift public opinion towards a more informed and responsible approach to this critical issue. Only by facing up to the reality of climate change and taking decisive action can we hope to create a sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.
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